How to Hire Temporary Workers

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By Megan Lacombe

Topics: Hiring Temporary Workers

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How_to_Hire_Temporary_Workers.jpgNot every job requires a new permanent employee. Sometimes, a temp is all you need. Using temporary workers allows business owners to reap many rewards, such as reduced costs, heightened efficiency and productivity, and the bridging of a skills gap. Temp workers are used for special projects, for long-term replacement needs like maternity or sick leave, and in short-term positions when there’s an influx of work or someone calls in sick.

To gain the most benefits from using temporary workers, though, you shouldn’t take on the task of hiring them on your own. You should partner with a temporary staffing agency. Here’s why.

Reduce Administrative Burden

When you work with a temporary staffing agency, you don’t have to do any of the administrative work that comes with hiring. You won’t have to onboard the workers, handle their HR needs, or process their payroll. The agency will take care of all of these tasks. It will ensure the correct deductions are withheld from pay cheques, it will fill in any required paperwork, and it will handle termination when required.

Reduce Recruitment and Hiring Costs

If you were to hire temporary workers on your own, you’d be on the hook for all of the time and money associated with recruitment and hiring. You’d have to take time out of your schedule to post job descriptions, review hundreds of resumes, call candidates, hold interviews, perform skills testing, and call up references. You’d also be the one paying for any advertising, background checks, and other costs. When it comes to temp workers who won’t be around for a long time, the time and cost commitment that you’d have to take on might not be feasible.

When you work with a staffing agency though, this work is also handled for you—and the costs are paid by the agency. You’ll save a significant amount of time and money.

Reduced Training Costs

When you hire through an agency, its recruiters will ensure that your new temps are properly trained to get the job done. They’ll ensure your new workers have the skills and experience needed to handle the work efficiently, and it may also provide additional training for you. This can reduce your training costs and allow optimal productivity from the very first day.

Faster Hiring

When someone calls in sick or quits without notice, you simply don’t have the time required to go through the hiring process from scratch to find a temp worker. You need someone on site immediately. A phone call to your agency can allow you to have temps within a few days, or even a few hours. The agency will have a large candidate pool of pre-qualified and pre-approved temporary workers who are willing and able to take on work on short notice, so you can enjoy faster hiring.

Better Quality Candidates

You might not be an expert in recruitment or hiring, but your agency is. Its recruiters already have strong relationships with skilled and experienced temporary workers. They know where to find the best candidates, they know how to ensure the right match for your company, and they know what to look for in candidates to ensure that you’re getting the best workers for your hiring needs. The best temps often work exclusively with staffing agencies because they get access to hidden job markets and reap other benefits, like help with negotiations. Without partnering with an agency, you might not be able to find the best workers.

If you’re looking to hire temporary workers, look no further than your local temp staffing agency. The only thing you’ll need to do is find the right agency for your needs, and the recruiters will do the rest of the work.

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Megan Lacombe

Megan is a Media Communications professional at Liberty Staffing. She has experience working as a Freelance Writer for a variety of companies online. In her free time, she enjoys crafting, photography, running, and kayaking. An avid reader, she reads anything, anywhere. She puts creativity and passion into everything that she does. Her favourite quote is “Create the things you wish existed” by Anonymous.

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